{ "response": { "Key": "GMP-HND", "orig": { "code": "GMP", "type": "airport", "city": "Seoul", "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea", "airport": "Gimpo Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "HND", "type": "airport", "city": "Tokyo", "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan", "airport": "Haneda Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Seoul (GMP) to Tokyo (HND) typically takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. Connecting flights, often via Osaka or Fukuoka, can extend the journey to 5–7 hours total. The return flight from Tokyo to Seoul is usually similar in duration, sometimes slightly shorter due to prevailing winds." }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel between Seoul and Tokyo. South Korean nationals can enter Japan visa‑free for short stays (up to 90 days) for tourism or business. Japanese nationals can also enter South Korea visa‑free for up to 90 days under the bilateral visa waiver agreement. Nationals of other countries should check Japan’s visa policy for entry from South Korea and South Korea’s visa policy for entry from Japan, as requirements vary by nationality." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Tokyo?", "answer": "From Haneda Airport, the fastest and most popular way into central Tokyo is the train—the Tokyo Monorail reaches Hamamatsuchō Station in about 15 minutes for ¥520, while the Keikyū Line connects to Shinagawa in roughly 13 minutes for ¥330. Taxis are readily available and comfortable but cost between ¥5,000 and ¥9,000 for the 30‑ to 60‑minute ride depending on traffic, and ride‑share services like Uber only operate as taxi‑hailing platforms. Limousine buses serve major hotels and train stations, and car rentals are available on‑site, though driving and parking in Tokyo are generally impractical for most visitors. The monorail and Keikyū Line are the most‑used options, offering frequent service and easy connections to the JR Yamanote Line or subway.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z" }, { "url": "http://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/15_hf_000051.html", "title": "Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport - MLIT Japan" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Route", "title": "Haneda Route", "time_published": "2025-08-02T01:46:55Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/report/press/kouku07_hh_000001.html", "title": "Press Release：Revision of Domestic Passenger Service Facility Charge（PSFC）at Tokyo Int’l Airport(HANEDA) - MLIT Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism", "time_published": "2014-01-07T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/", "title": "Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.", "favicon": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/site_resource/common/img/000013562.png", "time_published": "2026-06-23T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available from Seoul (GMP) to Tokyo (HND) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg operate on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines operate nonstop flights from Seoul Gimpo to Tokyo Haneda. All Nippon Airways runs the most frequent schedule at 42 flights per week, while Asiana and Korean Air each offer 35 weekly flights and Japan Airlines provides 28. Specific per-carrier fares aren't listed in the schedule data.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Seoul and Tokyo?", "answer": "Direct flights are the norm on this short route, but if you need a connection, common layover hubs include Busan (PUS) and Osaka (KIX), offering efficient transfers and minimal added travel time." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "On‑time performance is typically high due to efficient operations at both airports. Early flights on Korean Air and Asiana have excellent punctuality records." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tokyo?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, any required visa or Japan Web registration, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any necessary vaccination or health certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Tokyo?", "answer": "Haneda is closest to central Tokyo and ideal for domestic and short‑haul international flights. Narita is farther but serves most long‑haul international carriers and offers more global connections." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Gimpo Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Seoul, the fastest and most popular way to Gimpo Airport is the AREX commuter train (about 20–30 minutes from Seoul Station), while subway Lines 5 and 9 also connect directly at lower cost. Airport limousine buses serve major districts and hotels with comfortable seats for a mid-range fare. Taxis and ride‑shares offer door‑to‑door convenience at a higher price, and driving yourself is possible with both short‑term and long‑term parking available at the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimpo_International_Airport", "title": "Gimpo International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T00:34:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimpo_International_Airport_station", "title": "Gimpo International Airport station", "time_published": "2026-06-18T01:18:13Z" }, { "url": "https://airport.kr/bbs/ap_en/937/138233/artclView.do", "title": "K2Web Wizard", "time_published": "2024-10-16T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airport.kr/ap_en/1490/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-22T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimpo%20International%20Airport%20station", "title": "Gimpo International Airport station", "time_published": "2025-07-02T14:13:16Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tokyo airport?", "answer": "Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) has an on-site transit hotel, The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Transit, located airside in Terminal 3 near gate 114, accessible only to international transit or departing passengers without requiring a shuttle. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods mentioned, but armrest-free benches are available in Terminals 2 and 3 for those resting overnight. For landside stays, the Royal Park Hotel also has a location connected to Terminal 3, and free shuttle buses link all terminals.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/tokyo_haneda.htm", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport Guide (HND) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-01-07T17:08:35Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/tokyo-haneda-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport Guide (HND) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:31Z" }, { "url": "https://royalparkhotels.co.jp/en/the/tokyohaneda/transit/index.html", "title": "Transit Hotel - [Official] The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda- Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Building - Hotel in Tokyo" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/japan/tokyo/activities/tokyo_haneda_airport_hnd_to_tokyo_hotel_address_round_trip_private_transfer-XG21GV", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Tokyo hotel/address - Round-Trip Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-04-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/asia/japan/tokyo/activities/tokyo_haneda_airport_hnd_transfer_private_transfer_single_way-XBZVQ9", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) Transfer Private Transfer(Single way)", "time_published": "2026-04-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.royalparkhotels.co.jp/en/the/tokyohaneda/about/gallery/", "title": "Gallery - [Official] The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda- Inside Haneda Airport Terminal 3 - Hotel in Tokyo", "time_published": "2026-04-15T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Seoul Gimpo to Tokyo Haneda are the Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737, operated by airlines like Jin Air, T'way Air, and Jeju Air, though many entries show the aircraft type as unspecified. Larger types also appear regularly, including the Airbus A330-300 (Asiana, Korean Air), Boeing 787-8 (JAL, ANA), and Boeing 787-9 (Air Premia, JAL), with occasional service on the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 787-10, and Airbus A350-900. The exact aircraft varies by day and airline, but narrow-body 737s and wide-body A330s and 787s are the most typical equipment on this route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Seoul?", "answer": "At Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), the main lounge in the international terminal is the Sky Hub Lounge, located airside near gates 35 and R1 and open daily from 06:30 to 20:00. Access is available to business class passengers and elite status holders on several airlines, as well as Priority Pass and LoungeKey members, and day passes can be purchased at the door. The lounge offers a comfortable seating area with flight information displays, complimentary alcoholic drinks, and air conditioning. Note that stays are limited to three hours and children under three are admitted free.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/south-korea/gimpo-international", "title": "Gimpo International Airport GMP Lounges - GMP Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/nl-nl/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/GMP", "title": "American Express Lounges at Gimpo International Airport | Amex NL", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/GMP", "title": "American Express Lounges at Gimpo International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en/lounges/south-korea/seoul-gimpo-international/gmp4-sky-hub-lounge", "title": "Sky Hub Lounge GMP AIRPORT International Terminal Seoul Gimpo International | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimpo_International_Airport", "title": "Gimpo International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T00:34:01Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "On Seoul–Tokyo flights, baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare. Basic economy fares typically do not include a checked bag, while standard economy usually offers one free checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins provide more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "On Seoul to Tokyo flights, you can usually choose Economy and flat-bed Business class. Premium Economy is not common on this short route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not." } } } }